Government news roundup: City seeks proposals for Gowanus and Newtown flood barriers, consumer board ramps up referral enforcement … and more

From the July issue: In this month’s roundup of government-related real estate news, TRD checks out the city’s search for engineers to study the feasibility of tidal barriers in the Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek. We also have news on Hurricane Sandy victims who repaired or renovated their homes in the storm’s aftermath, who will receive nearly $4 million in tax relief thanks to a new bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Click here to read these items and more.